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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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