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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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