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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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