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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans 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 online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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