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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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