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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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