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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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