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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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