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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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