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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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