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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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