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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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