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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the 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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