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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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