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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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