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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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