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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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