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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in digital education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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