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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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