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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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