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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers 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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