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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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