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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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