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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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