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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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