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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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