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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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