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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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