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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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