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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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