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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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