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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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