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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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