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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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