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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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