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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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