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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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