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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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