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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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