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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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