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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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