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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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