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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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