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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major 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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