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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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