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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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