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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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