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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources