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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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