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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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