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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around 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. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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