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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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