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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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