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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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