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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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