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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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