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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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