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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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