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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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