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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver 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 MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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