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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have enabled people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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