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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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