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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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