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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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