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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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