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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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