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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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