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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology enable humans all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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