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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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