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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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