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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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