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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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