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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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