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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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