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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology enable humans all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses 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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