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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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