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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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