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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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