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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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