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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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