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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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