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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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