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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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