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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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