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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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