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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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