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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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