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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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