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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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