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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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