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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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