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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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MOOCS And Open Educational Resources