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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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