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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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