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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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