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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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