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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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