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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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