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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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