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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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