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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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