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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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