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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers 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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