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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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