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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines 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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