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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning enable students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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