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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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