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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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