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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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