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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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