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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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