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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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