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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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