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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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