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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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