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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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