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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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