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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for humans 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 MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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