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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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