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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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