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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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