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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning have empowered 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. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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