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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning enable learners all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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