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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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