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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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