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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning have empowered students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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