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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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