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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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