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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education