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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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