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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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