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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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