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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning are enabling students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important 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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