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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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