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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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