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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)