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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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