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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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