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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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