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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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