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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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