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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology make 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 MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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