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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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