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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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