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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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