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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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