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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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