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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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