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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology 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 almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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