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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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