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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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