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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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