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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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