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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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