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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part 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 free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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