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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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