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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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