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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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