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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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