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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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