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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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