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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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