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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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