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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. 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. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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