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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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