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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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