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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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