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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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