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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology 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 online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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