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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are enabling humans all over 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 generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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