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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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