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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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