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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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