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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning enable students all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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