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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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