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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have empowered humans all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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