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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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