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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. 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. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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