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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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