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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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