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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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