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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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