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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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