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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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