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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews 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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