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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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