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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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