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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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