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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people 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 almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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