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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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