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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling people all over 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 classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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