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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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