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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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