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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key 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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