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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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