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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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