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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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