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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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