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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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