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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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