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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology enable 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. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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