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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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