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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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