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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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