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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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