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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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