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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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