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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning have empowered people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the 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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