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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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