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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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