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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have empowered people all around 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 free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC 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 optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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