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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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