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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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