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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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