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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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