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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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