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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education