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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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