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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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