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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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