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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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