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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have enabled students 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 massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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