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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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