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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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