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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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