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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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