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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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