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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning have empowered 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. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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