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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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