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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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