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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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