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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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