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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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