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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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