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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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