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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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