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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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