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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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