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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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