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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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