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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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