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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth 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 usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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