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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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