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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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