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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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