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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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