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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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