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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources