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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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