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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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