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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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