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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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