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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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