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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning enable students all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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