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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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