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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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