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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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