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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning enable people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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