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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. 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. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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