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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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