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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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