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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. 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 typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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