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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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