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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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