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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key 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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