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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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