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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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