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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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