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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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