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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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