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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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