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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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