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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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