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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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