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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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