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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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