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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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