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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning enable humans all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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