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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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