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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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