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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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