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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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