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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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