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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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