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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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