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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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