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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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