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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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