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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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