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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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