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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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