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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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