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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education experiments. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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