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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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