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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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