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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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