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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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