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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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