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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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