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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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