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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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