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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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