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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled 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. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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