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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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