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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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