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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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