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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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