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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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