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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners 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 almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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