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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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