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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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