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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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