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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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