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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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