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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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