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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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