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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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