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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education experiments. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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