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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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