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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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