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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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