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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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