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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)