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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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