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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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