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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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