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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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