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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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