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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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