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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational experiments. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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