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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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