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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the 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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