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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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