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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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