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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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