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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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