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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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