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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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