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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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