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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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