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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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