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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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