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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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