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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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