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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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