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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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