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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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