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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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