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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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