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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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