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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are empowering students all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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