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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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