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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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