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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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