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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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