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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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