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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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