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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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