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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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