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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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