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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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