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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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