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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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