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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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