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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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