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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources