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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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