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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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