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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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