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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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