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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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