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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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