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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology have empowered students 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. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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