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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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