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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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