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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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