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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. 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. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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