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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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