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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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