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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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