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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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