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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners 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. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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