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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning have empowered people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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