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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people 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. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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