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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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