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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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