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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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