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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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