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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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