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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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