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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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