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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education