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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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