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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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