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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free for students 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. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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