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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of 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 free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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