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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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