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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans 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. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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