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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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