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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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