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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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