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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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