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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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