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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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