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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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