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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the 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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