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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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