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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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