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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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