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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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