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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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