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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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