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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around 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 typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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