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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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