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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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