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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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