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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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