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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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