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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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