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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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