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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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