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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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