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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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