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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people 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. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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