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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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