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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources