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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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