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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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