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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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