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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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