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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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