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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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