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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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