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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews 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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