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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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