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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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