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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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