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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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