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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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