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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning have enabled people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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