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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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