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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate 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 free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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