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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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