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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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