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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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