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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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