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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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