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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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