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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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