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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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