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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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