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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free for students 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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