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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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