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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in online education have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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