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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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