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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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