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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand these open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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