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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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