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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs 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 numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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