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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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