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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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