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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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