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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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