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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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