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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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