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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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