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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key 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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