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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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