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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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