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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning are empowering learners all over 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 MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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