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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. 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. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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