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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open education experiments. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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