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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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