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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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