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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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