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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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