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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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