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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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