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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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