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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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