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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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