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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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