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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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