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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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