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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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