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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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