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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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