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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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