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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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