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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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