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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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