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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key 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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