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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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