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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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