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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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