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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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