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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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