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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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