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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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