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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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