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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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