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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about 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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