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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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