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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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