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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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