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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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