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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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