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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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