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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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