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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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