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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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