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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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